Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels
LOUIS XIV STYLE
As opposed to the styles that would follow from the other 18th-century French kings, Louis XV and Louis XVI, antique Louis XIV furniture is rigid and imposing. It expresses opulence — even its armchairs, with their upright backs, straight legs and lavish ornamentation, look like thrones. Authentic Louis XIV sofas, a then newly emerging iteration of seating, are fully upholstered and often feature decoratively carved frames of walnut, chestnut or oak.
When French King Louis XIV established his royal court at Versailles in 1682, he transformed what was once a hunting lodge into a palace that declared his wealth and power through its design. Until his death in 1715, he reigned with a spirit of excess and absolute political dominance. The “Sun King,” as he called himself, believed that France revolved around him as planets do the sun. Louis XIV adopted the sun as his emblem, decorating the grounds with symbols of the sun and Apollo, the Greek god of the sun. As he stated, “There is nothing that indicates more clearly the magnificence of great princes than their superb palaces and their precious furniture.” He was a child when he became king in 1643, only shaping his style after he became absolute monarch in 1661.
Reflecting trends in French Baroque art, Louis XIV furniture characteristics included exuberant decoration. There were gilded bronze details including shells, suns, grotesques, lions and classical references like acanthus leaves. The years of growth in the country’s manufacturing, such as the tapestries and cabinets made at Gobelins, led to design innovations. The commode replaced the chest as a storage device, with drawers and a surface that could double as a desk.
The materials were luxurious, such as the popular tortoiseshell veneer technique that leading cabinetmaker Pierre Golle used in his designs. André-Charles Boulle, who became royal cabinetmaker in 1672, was a masterful artist of marquetry, using inlays of ebony, exotic woods and mother-of-pearl.
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Style: Louis XIV
French Louis XIV Style 'Arms of France' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, NL
20th century French Louis XIV style fireback with the Arms of France. A coat of arms of the House of Bourbon, an originally French royal house that became a major dynasty in Europe. ...
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20th Century French Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Iron
Beautiful Stately and Carved French Limestone, 18th Century, Louis XIV
Located in Made, NL
Beautiful stately and carved French limestone chimney from the 18th century in the style of Louis XIV. The front section has beautiful lines. These lines have also been applied in th...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Limestone
French Louis XIV Period 'Arms of France' Fireback / Backsplash, 17th Century
Located in Soest, NL
17th century French Louis XIV period fireback with the Arms of France. A coat of arms of the House of Bourbon, an originally French royal house that became a major dynasty in Europe....
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Iron
Antique German 'Judgement of Solomon' Fireback / Backsplash, 17th Century
Located in Soest, NL
17th century German Louis XIV period fireback with a Judgement of Solomon. A solomon judgment is in most cases a judgment in which none of the opposing parties have an advantage in t...
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17th Century German Antique Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Iron
Antique Louis XIV Bolection Fireplace in Burgundy Hued Ribbon Campan Marble
Located in London, GB
An antique Louis XIV Chimneypiece in exceptionally beautiful, richly veined Ribbon Campan marble. The generously moulded bolection opening with rounded corners is set within a simple moulded frame with concave corners, all set below the nicely moulded break front shelf.
French, Late 19th century.
Campan marble comes from the high French Pyrenees...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Marble
French Yellow Alep Breccia Marble Mantel
Located in Dallas, TX
This petite chamber-sized mantel is carved in the style of Louis XIV with doucine molding on the front of the traverse and of the legs. The shelf front and sides demonstrate 1.25" og...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Marble
Fireback with the France Coat of Arms and Louis XIV's Mascaron and Motto
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
This exceptional fireback was cast in the 17th century.
It is adorned by the France's coat of arms crowned with the Royal crown put in front of flags and war weapons...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Iron
18th Century French Louis XIV Campan Melange Marble Fireplace
Located in London, GB
A period 18th century French Louis XIV Campan Melange marble fireplace. The paneled jambs with scrolls to top, surmounted by frieze featuring carved cartouche to centre. Shaped shelf...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Marble
Antique French 'Arms of Lorraine' Fireback / Backsplash, 17th Century
Located in Soest, NL
Beautiful 17th century French fireback with the arms of Lorraine. Central is the round shield with arms of Charles III, Duke of Lorraine, flanked by the A...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Iron
17th Century French Louis XIV 'Caritas' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, NL
17th century French Louis XIV fireback with the goddess Caritas. Caritas (the care / love). 'Love' from the triptych faith, hope and love, the three theological virtues. The fireback...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Iron
White French Limestone Fireplace Mantel
Located in Vulpellac, Girona
18th century french limestone fireplace Mantel. It features a rectangular shelf above and frieze with decorative flower on both side...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Limestone
French Louis XIV Period Fireplace Andirons or Fire Grate, 17th Century
Located in Soest, NL
17th century French Louis XIV period andirons, also called cupdogs, with a newly forged grate. With a cup to keep drinks or soup warm. The condition is good.
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Wrought Iron
Antique Louis XIV Style Pine Fire Mantel
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An antique Louis XIV style French pine fire mantel. Originally painted to simulate marble, this French fireplace is left with a desirable characterful weathered look. Crafted at the ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Wood, Pine
17th - 18th Century French Louis XIV 'Fleurs-de-Lys' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, NL
17th - 18th century French Louis XIV fireback with fleurs-de-lys (French Lillies). The fleur-de-lys is a symbol for purity and appeared on many coats of arms and flags throughout Eur...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Iron
18th century Amsterdam bluestone fireplace in Louis the Fourteenth style
Located in Baambrugge, NL
18th century Amsterdam bluestone fireplace in Louis the Fourteenth style. This mantle is made of the 'petit granite' quality of Belgian bluestone. ...
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18th Century Dutch Antique Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Other
19th Century Classic French Marble Antique Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
Fine Rouge Languedoc vintage fireplace surround in Louis XIV style from the 19th century. This original French mantle was installed in Brussels Notary office. A classic mantle piece ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Marble
Luxury Interior Design Fireplace Mantel In Rich And Colourful Marble
Located in Beervelde, BE
Fine Louis XIV style, 19th century, antique fireplace surround in a overwhelming rich color marble.
A very decorative chimney piece and perfect to fit a square firebox.
Material & Co...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Marble
French Louis XIV Style 'Arms of France' Fireback / Backsplash, 20th Century
Located in Soest, NL
20th century French Louis XIV style fireback with the Arms of France. A coat of arms of the House of Bourbon, an originally French royal house that became a major dynasty in Europe. ...
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20th Century French Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Iron
17th Century Fine French Original Antique Fireplace Surround in Limestone
Located in Beervelde, BE
When you admire the images you'll see that this vintage fireplace mantle is one of a kind with her great patina. The patina gives this one a country aspect although it can be used in...
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Late 17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Limestone
17th Century Louis XIV Pink Marble Fireplace
Located in Baambrugge, NL
17th century Louis XIV pink marble fireplace, ± 1680. Antique French Burgundian mantelpiece with a decorative brace in the frieze and with panels...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Marble
French Louis XIV Coat of France Fireback / Backsplash, 17th Century
Located in Soest, NL
French Louis XIV period fireback with a coat of arms.
The fireback has a / pewter patina. It is in a good condition and does not have cracks.
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Iron
Chique French Royal Brêche Violet Marble Antique Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
Ready for either classic or timeless Chique interior design. The colors works well with contemporary and modern high end art work. This original fireplace surround has lots of charac...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Marble
French Louis XIV Style 'Arms of France' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, NL
20th Century French Louis XIV style fireback with the Arms of France. A Coat of Arms of the House of Bourbon, an originally French royal house that be...
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20th Century French Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Iron
18th Century French 'Pillars with IHS Monograms' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, NL
18th century French Louis XIV fireback with two pillars, four IHS monograms and the date of production 1707. In the center is a coat of arms of a bishop or cardinal. The coat of arms...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Iron
French Louis XIV Style 'Arms of France' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, NL
20th century French Louis XIV style fireback with the Arms of France. A coat of arms of the House of Bourbon, an originally French royal house that became a major dynasty in Europe. ...
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20th Century French Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Iron
French Louis XIV Style 'Arms of France' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, NL
French Louis XIV style fireback with the Arms of France. A coat of arms of the House of Bourbon, an originally French royal house that became a major dynasty in Europe. The house del...
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20th Century French Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Iron
19th Century Belgian Rochefort Marble Original Antique Fireplace Mantle
Located in Beervelde, BE
This is a typical Belgian vintage fireplace surround in Louis XIV style, 19th century. The marble is a Rochefort marble from the abbey the Rochefort. (well known for the Belgian Trap...
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19th Century Belgian Antique Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Marble
18th Century French Louis XIV 'Allegory of Peace' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, NL
18th century French Louis XIV period fireback with an allegory of peace and two pillars of Hercules. The pillars stand for strength and the unknown. They refer to the club of Hercule...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Iron
French Louis XIV Style 'Seul Contre Tous' Fireback / Backsplash, 20th Century
Located in Soest, NL
French Louis XIV style fireback with the arms of France and the inscription 'Seul contre Tous or 'All against One'. It symbolizes the French battle against the European coalition at ...
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20th Century French Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Iron
French Louis XIV 'Coat of Arms' Fireback / Backsplash, 17th Century
Located in Soest, NL
17th century French Louis XIV fireback with an unknown coat of arms. The fireback is made of cast iron and has black / pewter patina. It is in a good condition, especially considerin...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Iron
19th Century Classic Vintage Grand Marble Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
This antique Louis XIV style fireplace chimney piece was made during the 19th century in a red, green marble from the south of France.
Measures:
150...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Marble
17th Century French Louis XIV 'Pillars of Hercules' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, NL
17th century French fireback with two pillars of Hercules. The pillars of Hercules symbolize strength and the unknown. They stand for the club of Hercules. The style of the fireback ...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Iron
Flemish Louis XIV Period Fireplace Grate or Fire Grate, 17th Century
Located in Soest, NL
17th century Flemish Louis XIV period fireplace grate. Made of beautifully forged wrought iron. The condition is good.
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17th Century Belgian Antique Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Wrought Iron
French Country Antique Fireplace Mantle in Limestone with Upper Mantle
Located in Beervelde, BE
This rustic original antique fireplace surround in Grez limestone has small proportions. While the front piece looks clearer due to the original patina in real the difference is less...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Limestone
Regence Style Peach Blossom Marble Mantel, 18th Century
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Regence Style Peach Blossom Marble Mantel, 18th Century
Fireplace dimensions: 94 x116.5cm
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Marble
17th-18th Century Dutch Fortuna Fireback
Located in Soest, NL
17th-18th Dutch fireback of Fortuna, goddess of fortune and fate. The style of the fireback is Louis XIV and it is from that period.
Fortuna stands on a sphere, symbolizing the unce...
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Early 18th Century Dutch Antique Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Iron
French Louis XIV Style Coat of Arms Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, NL
20th century French Louis XIV style fireback with an unknown coat of arms. The fireback is made of cast iron. It has a black / pewter patina. It is in a good condition and does not h...
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20th Century French Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Iron
Antique Dutch Louis XIV 'The Hope' Fireback / Backsplash, 17th - 18th Century
Located in Soest, NL
Beautiful 17th century Dutch fireback with an allegory of Hope. Hope from the triptych faith, hope and love, the three theological virtues. The fireback is from the Louis XIV period....
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Early 18th Century Dutch Antique Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Iron
French Louis XIV Style 'Seul Contre Tous' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, NL
French Louis XIV style fireback with the arms of France and the inscription 'Seul contre Tous or 'All against One'. It symbolizes the French battle against the European coalition at ...
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20th Century French Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Iron
French Louis XIV Style 'Arms of France' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, NL
20th century French Louis XIV style fireback with the Arms of France. A coat of arms of the House of Bourbon, an originally French royal house that became a major dynasty in Europe. ...
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20th Century French Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Iron
17th-18th C. Louis XIV 'Pillars with Saint Andrew's Cross' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, NL
17th-18th century Louis XIV period French fireback with a Saint Andrew's cross and two pillars of Hercules. Saint Andrew is said to have been martyred on a cross in this shape. As a ...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Iron
17th Century French 'Arms of Lorraine' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, NL
17th Century French fireback with the arms of Lorraine. Surrounded by a chain of the Golden Fleece. The symbol of this Order is a small golden fleece of a ram's head and feet, taken ...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Iron
Regence mantel in Breche Violette marble, 18th century
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Regence mantel in Breche Violette marble, 18th century
dimensions of hearth : 90 x 112,5cm
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Marble
17th Century French Louis XIV Period 'Mercury' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, NL
Beautiful 17th century French fireback with the god Mercury. God of commerce. Louis XIV period.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request it ca...
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17th Century Dutch Antique Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Iron
17th-18th Century French Louis XIV 'Coat of Arms' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, NL
Beautiful 17th-18th century French Louis XIV fireback with an unknown coat of arms.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a brown patina. It can be made black / pewter upon requ...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Iron
Antique German 'Coat of Arms' Fireback / Backsplash, 17th-18th Century
Located in Soest, NL
17th - 18th Century German Louis XIV period fireback with an unknown coat of arms.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a black / pewter patina. The fireback is in a good con...
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Early 18th Century German Antique Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Iron
French Louis XIV 'Pillars with Saint Andrew's Cross' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, NL
17th-18th century French fireback with a Saint Andrew's cross and two pillars of Hercules. Saint Andrew is said to have been martyred on a cross in this shape. The cross is since the...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Iron
French Louis XIV Style 'Coat of Arms' Fireback / Backsplash, 20th Century
Located in Soest, NL
20th century French Louis XIV style fireback with a coat of arms.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be made black / pewter colore...
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20th Century French Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Iron
French Louis XIV Style 'Arms of France' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, NL
20th century French Louis XIV style fireback with the Arms of France. A coat of arms of the House of Bourbon, an originally French royal house that became a major dynasty in Europe. ...
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20th Century French Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Iron
Antique Dutch Louis XIV 'Shepherdess' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, NL
17th - 18th century Dutch fireback with a shepherdess. The style of the fireback is Louis XIV.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a brown patina. Upon request it can be made ...
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Early 18th Century Dutch Antique Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Iron
French 'Coat of Arms' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, NL
French Louis XIV style fireback with a coat of arms.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a black / pewter patina. The condition is good, no cracks.
This product weighs more t...
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20th Century French Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Iron
Small 18th Century Italian Original Antique Marble Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
Petite Italian antique chimney piece is in Royal Brêche marble and has its original patina. The front has a heart motif. This particular is a "li...
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Early 18th Century Italian Antique Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Breccia Marble
French Louis XIV Style 'Coat of Arms' Fireback / Backsplash, 20th Century
Located in Soest, NL
20th century French Louis XIV style fireback with a coat of arms.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be made black / pewter color...
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20th Century French Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Iron
Antique Dutch Louis XIV 'The Hope' Fireback / Backsplash, 17/18th Century
Located in Soest, NL
Beautiful 17th/18th century Dutch fireback with an allegory of Hope. The fireback is from the Louis XIV period. Hope from the triptych faith, hope and love, the three theological vir...
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Early 18th Century Dutch Antique Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Iron
17th Century Original Antique Fireplace Mantel
Located in Beervelde, BE
This is a fabulous original antique fireplace surround with remains of the original patina. The panels on the front gives it a more refined ...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Limestone
French Louis XIV 'Coat of Arms' Fireback / Backsplash, 17th-18th Century
Located in Soest, NL
17th-18th century French Louis XIV fireback with an unknown coat of arms and two pillars of Hercules. The pillars of Hercules stand for strength and the unknown. The fireback is made...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Iron
French Louis XIV Style 'Arms of France' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, NL
20th century French Louis XIV style fireback with the Arms of France. A coat of arms of the House of Bourbon, an originally French royal house that became a major dynasty in Europe. ...
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20th Century French Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Iron
Fine Small French Carrara Marble Classic Antique Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
A very beautiful decorative original Parisian Appartement vintage fireplace Mantle in Carrara marble.
It has been executed in the Louis XIV style i...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Carrara Marble
Louis Xiv fireplaces and mantels for sale on 1stDibs.
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